MODEL
Tesla Model Y Rwd
NHTSA safety across every Tesla Model Y Rwd model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Tesla Model Y Rwd we cover (2024 to 2024), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2024 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD is a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at tech-forward families and commuters who want a spacious, practical vehicle without sacrificing performance or efficiency. As the best-selling electric vehicle in the United States, the Model Y occupies a dominant position in the mainstream EV segment, and its rear-wheel-drive base configuration makes it the most accessible entry point into the lineup.
From a pure safety standpoint, the 2024 Tesla Model Y RWD delivers about as clean a record as we see at MotorCaliber. Its NHTSA Safety Index lands at a perfect 100 out of 100, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. Crash-test performance backs that up with five stars across every category tested, frontal, side, and rollover, a sweep that relatively few vehicles in any segment manage to achieve. That rollover five-star rating is worth noting specifically, because compact SUVs carry an inherent center-of-gravity disadvantage compared to sedans, and the Model Y's low-mounted battery pack appears to work in its favor here. Equally notable is what is absent from the record. Across the 2024 model year covered in our data, the Model Y RWD carries zero NHTSA recalls and zero owner complaints filed with the agency. No reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the complaint data, though it is worth stating clearly that NHTSA complaints are unverified allegations and the absence of complaints can also reflect a relatively young model-year dataset. Taken together, the safety picture for the 2024 Model Y RWD is genuinely strong. Shoppers who prioritize crash protection and a clean regulatory record will find little to argue with here. The data does the talking.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Model Y as a benchmark in the electric SUV segment, praising its responsive acceleration, minimalist interior design, and extensive Supercharger network access. Most professional assessments highlight strong real-world range and over-the-air software updates as standout traits, while some reviewers note that ride comfort and build consistency can vary between individual vehicles.
- The 2024 Model Y RWD earned a perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band, the highest category in our rating system.
- All three NHTSA crash-test categories, frontal, side, and rollover, returned five-star scores, a full sweep that is uncommon even among top-performing compact SUVs.
- As of the data covered in this guide, the 2024 Model Y RWD has zero NHTSA recalls on record, meaning no safety-related defect campaigns have been issued for this model year.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year stand at zero, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the dataset. Shoppers should monitor the NHTSA database as the model year matures and more vehicles accumulate miles.